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GL51 DHJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,480 mi
Last recorded143,480 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 143,480 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 143,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 133,635 miles

Handbrake Low effort

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 123,072 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection of testable items

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side head light is deteriorated but still gives a beam pattern

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Internal in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 123,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure Column to rack pinch bolt loose (2.1.6)

Front sub frame corroded

Off side head light is deteriorated but still gives a beam pattern

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Internal in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 112,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 112,409 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,961 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,412 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 82,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,199 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 59,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,939 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 50,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 31,226 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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GL51 DHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL51 DHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL51 DHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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